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  • The Vein CenterThe Vein Center

  • Vein problems can be painful and unsightly.  This includes varicose veins, spider veins, leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), otherwise known as blood clot.

    Vein problems can be painful and unsightly.  This includes varicose veins, spider veins, leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), otherwise known as blood clot.
  • Learn more about venous disease.
    Learn more about venous disease.
  • The HeartThe Heart

  • The heart and lungs function together to oxygenate and pump blood throughout the rest of your body. 
    The heart and lungs function together to oxygenate and pump blood throughout the rest of your body. 
  • Coronary artery disease, or CAD, is the leading cause of death in America: every year over 500,000 Americans die of heart attacks or other complications of CAD.

    Coronary artery disease, or CAD, is the leading cause of death in America: every year over 500,000 Americans die of heart attacks or other complications of CAD.
  • Heart valves control the direction of blood flow through the four chambers of the heart (two atrium and two ventricles).

    Heart valves control the direction of blood flow through the four chambers of the heart (two atrium and two ventricles).
  • No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern.
    No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern.
  • An EKG can be used to assess the electrical function of your heart.

    An EKG can be used to assess the electrical function of your heart.
  • PDA is the fifth or sixth most common congenital heart defect. PDA represents 5-10% of all congenital heart diseases, excluding those in premature infants.
    PDA is the fifth or sixth most common congenital heart defect. PDA represents 5-10% of all congenital heart diseases, excluding those in premature infants.
  • The ChestThe Chest

  • There are many disease processes that may cause shortness of breath.

    There are many disease processes that may cause shortness of breath.
  • Pectus excavatum and carinatum are common congenital chest wall deformities.

    Pectus excavatum and carinatum are common congenital chest wall deformities.
  • Approximately 3% of the United States population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease, persistent heartburn.
    Approximately 3% of the United States population suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease, persistent heartburn.
  • No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern.
    No one wants to have surgery, and everyone enters into surgery with some degree of concern.
  • Blood VesselsBlood Vessels

  • Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol-containing plaque in the arteries of the body.
    Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol-containing plaque in the arteries of the body.
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects about 8 million Americans and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
    Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects about 8 million Americans and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Carotid Artery Disease is the leading cause of stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
    Carotid Artery Disease is the leading cause of stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. 
    Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. 
  • 5 to 7% of people over 60 have abdominal aortic aneurysms in the US.  Risk factors include advanced age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and family history.

    5 to 7% of people over 60 have abdominal aortic aneurysms in the US.  Risk factors include advanced age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and family history.
  • 5 to 7% of people over 60 have abdominal aortic aneurysms in the US.  Risk factors include advanced age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and family history.

    Our team of physicians and physician assistants participate in staffing the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Springhill Medical Center.
  • Mobile Cardiovascular ImagingMobile Cardiovascular Imaging

  • Our vascular lab has been accredited for ten years by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.
    Our vascular lab has been accredited for ten years by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.
  • Physician AssistantsPhysician Assistants

  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical PA for two years Hyperbaric Therapy and Advanced Wound Care Certificate of Completion Graduate of University of South Alabama
  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical PA for five years Graduate of University of South Alabama with Master's Degree of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant
  • Graduate of University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical PA for five years Graduate of University of South Alabama with Master's Degree of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant
  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical PA since 2011 Hyperbaric Therapy and Advanced Wound Care Certificate of Completion Graduate of Wake Forest
  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical PA since 2011 Hyperbaric Therapy and Advanced Wound Care Certificate of Completion Graduate of the University
  • Clinical NursesClinical Nurses

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health for 13 years Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse for 16 years Graduate of University of South Alabama with Masters of Science in Nursing Graduate of Mobile
  • Vascular TechniciansVascular Technicians

  • Nationally Certified Physician Assistant Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical PA for five years Graduate of University of South Alabama with Master's Degree of Health Sciences in Physician Assistant
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